The efficacy and function of Guangzao and the taboos of eating Guangzao

Do you know about the Chinese jujube? It is the fruit of the Chinese jujube of the Anacardiaceae family. It is oval or nearly oval in appearance and is a special food and medicine. When the Chinese jujube matures in autumn, it can be eaten directly as a fresh fruit, or it can be collected and dried for use as medicine. The nutritional value and medicinal effects are excellent, but there are some taboos when eating it. Below I will specifically introduce to you the benefits of eating Chinese jujube. In addition, let everyone pay attention to the precautions of eating Chinese jujube.

The efficacy and function of Guangzao

1. Choerospondias can delay aging

The jujube is rich in phenolic and flavonoids, which can enhance cell activity, delay cell aging, and promote the excretion of toxic substances in the body. Regular consumption can delay aging and improve human physical fitness.

2. Guangzao can protect the heart

Choerospondias has a significant protective effect on the human heart. The flavonoids it contains can improve the antioxidant capacity of the human heart, increase myocardial contractility, promote blood circulation, increase platelet activity, and inhibit platelet aggregation. Regular consumption of Choerospondias can prevent arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, and common heart diseases such as myocardial infarction.

3. Guangzao can calm the mind

Tranquilizing and soothing the mind is the main effect of Guangzao after being used as medicine. It has a good therapeutic effect on human adverse symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath and restlessness. When necessary, you can directly add the dried Guangzao to water and boil it before taking it. In addition, people who usually suffer from cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can also use Guangzao to soak in water and drink it, which can effectively control the condition and prevent recurrence of the disease.

4. Guangzao can strengthen the spleen and stomach

Strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach is also one of the important functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Guangzao. It contains some acidic components and some olefinic substances. These substances can regulate the stomach and intestines after entering the human body, and can also strengthen the spleen and replenish qi. It has a very obvious alleviating effect on common adverse symptoms such as spleen and stomach weakness and indigestion in humans.

Taboos of Guangzao

There are not many taboos about Guangzao, but its sugar content is relatively high, which can increase the blood sugar level in the human body. People who have low blood sugar or patients with diabetes should not eat it.